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6 Beauty Tips For Dry Skin

   Skin Care  Jan 30, 2017  Comments Off on 6 Beauty Tips For Dry Skin
6 Beauty Tips For Dry Skin

Do you have dry skin? It needs a lot of care because it is easily irritated, and can peel, crack, flake, itch and bleed – especially in the winter months. It is important to use the proper skin care to avoid dry skin. Here are six beauty tips to help:

1) Dry air, dry skin

Indoor air that’s dry can contribute to dry, cracking skin. Use an indoor humidifier to regulate the moisture in the air. You can also purchase a small gauge, known as a hygrometer, to ensure that humidity level is ideal for your skin. A level of 40 to 60 percent is the best range for your home.

2) Focus on bath habits that support skin moisture

Avoid using hot water and limit your shower to less than 10 minutes. Always use moisturizer after you shower, and use it within a couple of minutes – it is ideal for your pores to absorb the moisture.

3) Keep it natural

Discontinue using harsh soaps – use mild cleansers or even baby soaps. Consider natural skin care products like shea butter, coconut oil or other herbal oils. Shea butter contains Vitamins A and E that can help to improve skin conditions such as dry skin. Coconut oil is naturally antibacterial and antifungal, and it’s a great moisturizer.

4) A nutty idea

Almonds make a great facial mask to restore dry skin. Soak five almonds in water for several hours, remove the skin, mash, and mix with one tablespoon of milk and one tablespoon of organic, unsalted butter. Apply the paste and let it dry completely. Once it is dry, rinse off the paste. You’ll be amazed at how refreshed and moisturized your skill will feel!

5) Make your skin as sweet as you

You can use sugar to exfoliate dry skin. Just mix four teaspoons of organic sugar with warm milk, and apply to your skin. Once it is dry, clean it off with a warm washcloth.

6) Honey, your skin looks great

Use honey as a moisturizer. Place a small amount on a cotton ball and dab it on dry skin. Let the honey moisturize for seven minutes and clean. Your skin will be more moisturized and feel softer.

Do you need help with dry skin? Let us assist and teach you a care regimen that works for your skin. Schedule an appointment today.

Skin Care Products for Winter

   Skin Care  Jan 19, 2017  Comments Off on Skin Care Products for Winter
Skin Care Products for Winter

Winter weather can be brutal for the skin. With whipping winds, dry air, and plunging temperatures, winter challenges even the best thought-out skin care routine. Chapped and dry skin are particular issues that you may cope with during this season, and you should consider swapping your regular routine for one that particularly nourishes and protects your face.

Hydrate and Protect

Drastic differences between the frigid outdoors and well-heated offices or homes wreak havoc on your delicate facial skin, so you need to proactively combat the elements. Find facial creams that protect you from the elements by nourishing with shea, beeswax and other healthy natural elements that give your skin the hydration it needs. Using the right combination of facial wash, toners, and moisturizers will protect against cracked and chapped skin. This will leave you feeling fresher and much more comfortable in your own skin as the temperatures plummet.

Get Your Glow On

The effects of cold weather on your skin can make your skin appear dull and dusky, rather than bright and lively. In combination with the shortened days and less-than-favorable conditions for outdoor activities, your natural glow is diminished by lessened exposure to sunshine. Use bronzers and tinted moisturizer to give your skin a healthy look, and don’t neglect to use skin products with sun protection. Even though the rays may not give you an active tan, they can still cause negative effects from extended exposure.

Mind Your Hands

Your hands receive the brunt of winter’s drying attacks so they need need special attention during your beauty routines. Use thicker hand creams that are formulated to protect against winter exposure and cover your hands with gloves at night, if your dry skin becomes severe.

Also take care to avoid using an excessive amount of alcohol-based hand sanitizer that is notorious for causing dry skin. Instead, wash your hands with warm water and antibacterial soap to avoid the germy dangers of cold and flu season, and apply a liberal amount of hand cream after each wash to moisturize and protect.

Taking some extra time to protect your skin from the winter elements will keep you feeling healthy and clear all winter long. Whether you’re rocking the slopes or navigating the concrete jungle, proper protection and moisturization is a must.

Also, feel free to ask your skin care professional about any personal recommendations for your skin and lifestyle.

Under Eye Circles 101

   Skin Care  Dec 21, 2016  Comments Off on Under Eye Circles 101
Under Eye Circles 101

Dark under-eye circles are a common beauty complaint for many women. The cause of these pesky dark spots runs from lack of sleep, to seasonal allergies, to drawing the genetic short straw. No matter the reason, here are some practical ways you can combat dark under-eye circles.

Facial massage

A simple way to help prevent under-eye circles is to employ facial massage on a daily basis. Facial massage that focuses specifically on the under-eye area promotes blood vessel constriction beneath the eye and forces out extra retained fluid. You can accomplish an effective facial massage by using a jade roller designed specifically for facial massage or you can freeze a metal spoon and press it to your under-eye area for ten minutes.

While facial massage is effective for a few hours in reducing the appearance of under-eye circles, it is not a permanent solution. However, incorporating facial massage into your daily routine can be a great way to relax and will reduce the appearance of your under-eye circles for the part of the day following your massage.

Build collagen

Thin skin is a leading cause of under-eye circles and collagen building products, particularly those with retinol as a key ingredient, can help. These creams and serums provide daily improvement to the appearance of under-eye circles and can improve overall skin health to the affected area. Many popular beauty brands carry their own version of collagen improvement products for use at home.

Under-eye circle facial

A DIY facial is a great way to combat under-eye circles. There are a variety of products you probably already have around the house, which can be combined to create a powerful dark-eye circle fighting facial.

Employ the powerful health benefits of honey with a honey and Vitamin E facial. Simply grind one Vitamin E tablet into a tablespoon of honey and one egg white. Apply to your under-eye area and let sit for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly with water.

Or use a simple mixture of one part lemon juice to one part almond oil to combat under-eye darkness. Apply once a day before you head to bed and wake up looking well-rested and refreshed.

Using some or all of these methods for combating under-eye circles will help you to erase them from your appearance and promote your overall health and beauty. Reclaim your youthful glow by banishing your under-eye circles for good.

A skin care professional can provide facials with massages as well as provide advice suited particularly to your under-eye circle concerns and your lifestyle.